Give to someone in need
Acts 435 is about giving to people directly, to help them bridge the gap when they are facing a financial crisis.
Can you help a specific person in need?
Read stories of the applicants below and give as you feel able. Any amount will make a big difference to someone who is struggling.
You can instead make a general donation and the Acts 435 team will allocate it to the most urgent requests.
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- Clothes (2)
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- Ill Health (16)
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- Children (27)
- Fresh Start (24)
- Housing (9)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (19)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (63)
- People with Disability (7)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (21)
- Technology (5)
- Domestic Abuse (12)
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M is an asylum seeker who has been evicted from his accommodation, has been classed as homeless and has been placed in temporary accommodation. He has nowhere to put some of his larger items of furniture and needs to place them in storage whilst he waits for housing to become available. M, who is very isolated and has no family around him, is not able to afford the costs of the storage on his limited income. He would really appreciate any support given.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £200E is a refugee who recently came to the UK as part of the family reunion process. She is busy now, learning English and attending classes, and has also registered for the local college. There are not enough finances to buy a laptop for her, but she struggles to access all the learning without one. Thank you so much for helping E get her own laptop in order to fully integrate into the learning culture and society in the UK.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £170M and her husband are asylum seekers living in temporary accommodation with their two children. M has carpal tunnel syndrome so preparing food for the family is difficult and there is no suitable equipment in their hotel. A food mixer, rice cooker and microwave would allow them to eat nutritious food. They have been moved several times and need to travel to the children's school to provide continuity so topping-up their Oyster card will help. Lastly, having warm coats would help them stay well in the winter. Any help would be appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200E, a homeless asylum seeker in poor health, with two children, has recently been moved into an unfurnished flat and is struggling to manage. She sleeps in one bed with the children, aged seven and nine, and would dearly love them to have a mattress each and bedding. There is a cooker, but no cooking equipment and nowhere to sit and eat. If E could buy some basic pans, plates and cutlery, they would be able to eat more healthily. An oyster top-up would help her with travelling to appointments with advisors.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a refugee from Iran who has recently received a positive decision and is now looking to start work as an interpreter. In order for her to start working and building her life in the UK, she needs to pay for two DBS checks, which is outside of her current budget. S would be very grateful for your support.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £125I am supporting a wonderful woman who is a refugee and has two children. She is working hard to gain skills to hopefully be able to go into employment. Mum needs a vacuum and a bed for her new home. These items would make life much more comfortable for her and her family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200AH from Kuwait has been with our organisation for five months and is sharing a house with others. He got his outcome one month ago and received notice from the landlord that he should leave the house on 19th February. AH is looking for accommodation to cover bed and breakfast. He has applied for Universal Credit, but might have to wait more than a month for the benefit to come through. We need to support him to find temporary accommodation for one week until he gets his money.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200H is an Afghan refugee who is here with her young daughters after fleeing their own country for their safety. Her children are at school, and mum is learning English and applying for work. She is resourceful and resilient, and working hard. He would like a television to help her and her children learning English.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £125Our client, T, who has a long-term health condition, recently moved into a council property, however, it's unfurnished. One of the most essential items she lacks is a fridge freezer which she cannot afford due to being on benefits. A fridge freezer is crucial for storing food safely and ensuring T can maintain a healthy diet. Your support will greatly improve her living conditions, giving her the ability to live more comfortably in her new home.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200Z, a young man from a family line of tailors, is keen to make Afghan embroidered t-shirts and patterns to sell online. He and his mother have previously made Afghan dresses. A sewing machine in the house would help him make items more efficiently, helping him to build their profile of crafts on online setting sites. Please could you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our applicant is an unaccompanied asylum seeking child who is currently in a NASS (National Asylum Support Service) hotel. He urgently needs funding to top-up his Oyster travel card so that he can travel to his solicitors' offices, and a supermarket voucher to buy some food.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80L is an asylum seeker from Botswana whose father died when she was young and was sent to live with her uncle. He abused her and when L reported him, he threatened her life. Her uncle is a powerful man, involved in politics, and L had to flee her country in fear of her life. She has no phone to contact people or to hear from the Home Office, and she has no clothes or shoes suitable for a British winter. We would love to provide these as L currently only receives £8 per week from the Home Office.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160G, her husband and two young children, the youngest being just six months old, live in privately rented accommodation. They have leave to remain in UK, but with no resource to public funds, they are experiencing financial difficulties and struggling to cover rent, bills, and basic necessities. G is currently unemployed, and her husband is employed part-time. They were referred to our food bank by the local refugee and migrant advice centre for food and general advice. They particularly need £200 for a mattress and bedding.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200G, her husband and their two children, the youngest being just six months old, live in privately rented accommodation. They have leave to remain in UK, but with no resource to public funds, are experiencing financial difficulties, and struggling to cover rent, bills, and basic necessities. G is currently unemployed and her husband is employed part-time. They have used the foodbank to help feed the family. A fridge freezer would enable them to shop more economically and eat more healthily.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This Iranian asylum seeking Christian family is living in Leeds and asking for your help with £200 to purchase a fridge freezer and have it delivered to their accommodation. The current fridge has broken and the landlord is not willing to replace it. This family is on limited benefit and can't save. They want to save money by freezing foods. They often have others in for Bible study and don't have any means to provide refreshments. Please can you help them to reduce their stress and have what they need?
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200This Ukrainian refugee, who is living in Leeds, has had to move to different accommodation as her rental agreement could not be extended. There is no arrangement for appliances and this lady is desperate for a refrigerator. Please can you help her with £175 so she can feed her family safely and have what she needs during such a stressful time?
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £175J is a forty nine year old stateless migrant who is trying to gain permission to stay in the UK, where he has lived for fifteen years. He is diabetic and has recently undergone eye surgery. J has no recourse to public funds and is homeless. The advice and support he urgently needs is largely dependent on him having a phone, but his phone is broken and it would make a huge difference to him, both in terms of his mental health and his future security, if he was able to be in touch with lawyers and advisers.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £70S, the primary carer for his wife who has a mental health condition, urgently needs help with a housing deposit. Relying on Universal Credit, their financial constraints make securing stable housing difficult. Supporting S with the deposit would provide essential stability, allowing him to focus on his wife’s care and family wellbeing. Your assistance would profoundly improve their lives.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200I, who relies on Universal Credit, faces significant difficulties due to the lack of a carpet in his home. The bare floors make his living space uncomfortable, leading to a colder environment and higher heating costs, while also creating an uninviting atmosphere. Providing a carpet would offer warmth, comfort, and a safer surface for everyday tasks. Your support in meeting this need of the fitting cost, would make a meaningful difference in I's living conditions and overall wellbeing.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200H urgently needs a fridge freezer due to financial difficulties. Without it, he struggles to store food safely, impacting his health and daily living. This essential appliance would reduce food waste, enable him to store nutritious meals, and improve his quality of life. Your support would provide much-needed stability during this challenging time.